• Grand Rapids, MI
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Division: BENTELER Automotive

    Functional Area: Sales

    Career Level: Professional

    Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time

    Weekly Working Hours: 40,00

    Required Languages: English

    Requisition ID: 46530

    Benefits: United States : 401(k) Match || United States : Dental || United States : Development || United States : Educational Assistance || United States : Flexible Work Schedules || United States : Health Savings Accounts || United States : Holidays || United States : Life & Disability || United States : Medical || United States : Training || United States : Vacation || United States : Vision || United States : Wealth Management Support

    At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunitiesat BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!

    Are you passionate about building strong customer relationships and leading with purpose?

    Were looking for a dynamic Sales Manager to join our team. At BENTELER, youll play a key role in shaping strategic partnerships and driving sustainable growth.

    As the Sales Manager for major OEM accounts, youll be the primary point of contact responsible for guiding projects from concept to launch. Your focus will be on delivering value to our customer while ensuring internal alignment, high-quality data, and commercial success.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Supporting the implementation of our customer strategy within the assigned OEM
    • Managing all sales-related activities in the "Acquire & Quote" and "Develop & Launch" phases
    • Leading customer meetings and negotiations with confidence and professionalism
    • Maintaining strong, collaborative relationships across OEM teams and within our organization
    • Identifying cost optimization opportunities and supporting product cost calculations
    • Demonstrating strong understanding of BIW/Chassis metal stampings, welded assemblies, and aluminum extrusions together with associated manufacturing processes
    • Preparing accurate and timely sales planning data based on customer sourcing timing and strategy
    • Documenting projects in internal systems with a focus on data integrity
    • Acting as a trusted liaison between the OEM and internal teams to ensure program success
    • Promoting a respectful and inclusive team environment while mentoring and supporting others

    Were looking for a results-driven professional with strong business acumen and a passion for customer service. You thrive in fast-paced environments, know how to navigate the complexities of OEM relationships, and are ready to grow alongside a global leader in automotive innovation.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
    • Minimum 10 years of experience within the automotive supplier industry in a Sales role
    • Proven track record of success managing OEM accounts
    • Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
    • Proficiency with project documentation and sales systems

    Your contact

    Charlotte Rose Muraske

    BENTELER Human Resources

    Phone: 6163339841

    Your new employer

    The BENTELER Group always has the answer. Thats because in each of our divisions and at every one of our sites, you can benefit from the size and diversity of an international corporation with more than 20,000 employees at around 90 locations worldwide.

    The same is true in our BENTELER Automotive division. This is where intelligent solutions for the automotive world are bornand where we, as a partner, provide answers on central topics like safety, the environment, and efficiency to nearly every major automotive manufacturer. Whether its the body, the chassis, or the engine, were constantly setting new standards with the products, materials, and technologies we develop and produce. Inventiveness that makes sure you can be and become anything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGrand Rapids, MI
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